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A good-looking houseplant adds pizzazz to your home. It can also be the next best thing to a live-in housekeeper, says John VanZile, author of Houseplants for A Healthy Home, out in May. Thats because a number of houseplants contain properties that help rid the air around you of various chemicals and parasites. In fact,…

Keep your home stocked with everything you need for nutritious meals and healthy living, and regain valuable time in your day. Take Inventory Let your current inventory guide your meal planning for the week so that youre using up what you already have on hand. Map Out Your Shopping List Make sure your list is…

No matter what you’re saving for, having some extra breathing room in your budget is important. Whether you’re putting money away for a down payment or a new car”or looking to build an emergency fund that can get you out of a financial jam”we could all use a little extra cash in our pocket. While…

Experience the relaxation and energy of a “real” vacation without all the hassle of travel with these ideas that will make you wish youd taken a staycation sooner. Take a Virtual Tour From Buckingham palace to Disneyland, or even virtual museums, there’s no shortage of interesting places to explore from the comfort of your home….

Buying life insurance can seem like a difficult and expensive endeavor if you havent done it before. Both can be overcome if you have a good insurance agent. Here are nine ways to save on life insurance, all of which you should ask your agent about: Dont smoke: Smokers are more likely to die younger…

Everybody wants to save money to buy a house, take a vacation or be able to retire comfortably. If you have limited income, those goals can seem out of reach. It can be hard to save money if you dont have much coming in, but there are ways that you can trim your spending and…